Project Management: the Managerial Process 8th by Erik Larson

eBook Description:

Are you ready to become a Certified Project Manager and lead projects with confidence? Project Management Mastery offers a holistic approach that integrates both technical and human skills, ensuring you can effectively plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

This comprehensive guide provides a five-step methodology to streamline project planning, scheduling, and risk management, while also focusing on leadership, communication, and team dynamics—essential skills for modern project managers. Featuring real-world case studies, practical examples, and expert analysis, this eBook will equip you with the strategies needed to manage complex projects successfully.

Whether you’re an aspiring project manager, a professional looking to enhance your skills, or preparing for a PMP certification, this eBook provides proven guidelines for handling projects in traditional, agile, and international settings.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of project planning, scheduling, and risk assessment
• Real-world case studies to bridge theory with practical application
• Insights on Agile Project Management & International Project Execution
• Behavioral aspects of project management—team leadership, communication, and conflict resolution
• Advanced project control techniques for optimizing costs, schedules, and resources

Table of Contents:

Part 1: Project Management Fundamentals

•Ch. 1 Modern Project Management

•Ch. 2 Organization Strategy and Project Selection

•Ch. 3 Organization: Structure and Culture

Part 2: Project Planning & Scheduling

•Ch. 4 Defining the Project

•Ch. 5 Estimating Project Times and Costs

•Ch. 6 Developing a Project Schedule

•Ch. 7 Managing Risk

•Ch. 8 Scheduling Resources and Costs

Part 3: Project Execution & Performance Management

•Ch. 9 Reducing Project Duration

•Ch. 10 Being an Effective Project Manager

•Ch. 11 Managing Project Teams

•Ch. 12 Outsourcing: Managing Interorganizational Relations

•Ch. 13 Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Part 4: Advanced Project Management

•Ch. 14 Project Closure

•Ch. 15 Agile Project Management

•Ch. 16 International Projects

Appendices

•Solutions to Selected Exercises

•Two Computer Project Exercises

•Glossary

•Acronyms

•Project Management Equations

•Cross Reference of Project Management

•Socio-Technical Approach to Project Management

•Index

Why Choose This eBook?

📌 Tailored for modern project managers – Learn how to navigate both technical and human aspects of project management.

📌 PMP & CAPM Exam Ready – Aligns with PMI’s project management framework, making it an ideal resource for certification preparation.

📌 Covers Agile & Traditional Approaches – Get hands-on knowledge of both waterfall and agile methodologies.

📌 Suitable for All Levels – Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced project leader, this guide will sharpen your skills.